Topic: Influential Indigenous People in Australian Society and History Abstract: This unit of work will aim to highlight

and recognise the contributions to Australian History and current Australian society of Indigenous peoples. The tasks and activities covered in this unit will strive to enhance student knowledge and understanding of historical, social and political contexts of the time of the Indigenous peoples actions. The fields in which Indigenous people have contributed to and changed will be discussed; art, education, science, politics etc. Objectives: For students to know and recognise the actions of important Indigenous people in Australian history and current Australian Society. For students to understand the contributions and actions of those important Indigenous people. For students to know the social, historical and political context surrounding the actions of the important Indigenous persons and reason why their actions were influential. For students to know and understand the field in which the important person has contributed to. For students to understand the policies that created inequality, injustice and the need for change, social justice, human rights and influential people. Learning Foci & Unit Outline: Australian National Curriculum Foci The contribution of individuals and groups, including Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders and migrants, to the development of Australian society, for example in areas such as the economy, education, science, the arts, sport. (ACHHK116) (Year 6 Standard) Elaborations considering notable individuals in Australian public life across a range of fields (for example the arts, science, sport, education), including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, a range of cultural and social groups, and women and men drawn from the Australian Living Treasures list or from the Australian Dictionary of Biography

Objectives For students to display and share their knowledge of important people in Australian history and current society. For students to display understanding of contributions made by these influential people. For teachers to be able to view student prior knowledge of important people in Australian history and current society. For students to investigate influential

Activities Create a mindmap, individually, in groups or as a class. Choose a field (i.e. art, sport, science) and allow students to brainstorm people they know. Discuss and define the terms influential, contribution, important and Indigenous. Excursion to the National Sports Museum

Indigenous Australians and their contributions to Australian history and society. To effectively engage and focus students in the topic. To physically show the students the various fields that have been influenced and changed by important Indigenous people.

For students to discover Indigenous people and their contributions through Australian history and current society. For students to understand the contexts in which these people lived and create change. For students to learn that Indigenous peoples are involved and contributing in all fields (i.e. the AFL, art).

For students to understand the policies that created inequality, injustice and the need for change, social justice, human rights and influential people. For students to know that these changes are only very recent. For students to be aware of the contributions that have been made by Indigenous peoples in history and society.

http://www.nsm.org.au/ Excursion to Bunjilaka Museum http://museumvictoria.com.au/bunjilaka/ Excursion to Flinders Lane Gallery http://www.flg.com.au/Index.htm Excursion to AFL House to speak about the Indigenous influence in the game http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/inde x.php?id=777 Students are to choose an Indigenous person from the Australian National Living Treasure list. Create a profile about the person. Research the context in which the person lived through (time, politics, and social contexts). Research influential Indigenous groups via ICT. Discover Indigenous people in modern society in various fields and where they come from. http://www.afl.com.au/indigenousplayersm ap/tabid/19215/default.aspx Review, discuss, analyse and infer implications of major policy documents throughout Australian history. Discuss major changes in policy and society and, the people involved in these events. (Nicky Winmar, Peter Norman, Cathy Freeman) http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/zzzzpages-to-be-deleted/old-sport/an-evolvingculture-club/story-fn83zji21226073065007 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/progra ms/lifematters/black-and-proud3a-nickywinmar27s-moment-of-defiance/4005922 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9NsN0 ybTec&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeXpoR IvDPw

Gauging student prior knowledge: Assessment Task 1 Part 2 Task: As a class, we are to briefly discuss some important Australians and what makes them important. The task will then be demonstrated and explained to the students. In groups of 4 or 5, students are to create a mindmap of important Australians that they know of. They are to include the field the person has contributed to (i.e. science, art, sport etc.), what they are important for and any other facts they would like to include. They can use illustrations to replace words in their mindmaps. Students will then select one important Australian and create a 1 to 2 minute performance depicting their contribution to Australian culture or the persons life. Assessment of prior knowledge will be based on the completion of the mindmap and the quality of and the information provided in the performance. Criterion Mindmap includes 8 or more important Australians, their fields and contribution(s) to Australia and Australian culture. 10 All students contribute to class discussion and group work. 5 Mindmap is presented in an informative and creative manner. 5 Performance provides insight and information about the important Australian, their field and their contribution(s) to Australia and Australian culture. 10 Students are able to articulate their knowledge of important Australians through answering directed questions from teacher and peers. 10 /40 High HighMed Med Low Not Shown

Gauging student progression: Assessment Task 2 Part 2 Task: This assignment will allow students to further their understanding and knowledge of important Australians, what makes someone important, think creatively and analytically and, justify, explain and use the point of view of the important person to explain their actions and implications to Australia and society. Students will choose an important Australian and complete the following: Gathering Information and Understanding Meaning (Choose 2) Create a personal profile about your important person. Gather newspaper and/or internet articles about your important person and summarise each article. Create a list of what is included in your persons field. Write a report about events and the time surrounding your important person and their contribution(s) to Australia and the culture. Investigating and Analysing (Choose 3) Write and perform a song about your important person and their accomplishments. Draw a comic including your important person and relevant information about your person. Write up an interview for your important person and include answers to the questions by your person. Write 3 journal entries on behalf of your person. Make a diorama showing your person and their significant contribution/why they are important. Create a timeline showing relevant significant events before during and after the time of your person and their actions. Forming Opinions and Making Judgments (Choose 1) Write a letter from your persons point of view about a current societal issue. Explain why your person is important and why their contribution is important. Summarise and critique the context (time, place, society, politics etc.) in which the influential person lived and contributed to Australian history and modern society. Assessment of student progression of knowledge will be displayed via the completion of this task. Criterion High High- Med Low Not Med Shown Tasks demonstrate a sound understanding of the persons background and contribution(s). 10 Events leading to the persons contribution(s) are made reference to and/or explained. 10 Student is able to express opinions and views from their chosen persons perspectives. 10 Work is presented in a clear, fluent, meaningful, informative and creative manner. 10 Students are able to articulate their knowledge of important Australians through answering directed questions from teacher and peers. 10 / 50

Australian National Living Treasures: are people who have made outstanding contributions to Australian society in any field of human endeavour. In 1997 the National Trust of Australia (NSW) called for nominations from the public for 100 Australian Living Treasures and each nomination was counted as one vote. The nominees had to be living and had to have made a substantial and enduring contribution. There was no request to rank nominations. The choice of those who were named as National Living Treasures was not made by the Board or the Executive of the National Trust of Australia (NSW) and more than 10,000 Australians voted. Their votes determined who was chosen. The first list of 100 Living Treasures was published in 1997. In 2004 the list was refreshed with 15 names, following the deaths of notable Australians (and the exclusion of disgraced former Justice Marcus Einfeld) following an identical process to that used in 1997 a public nomination and vote. On 23 January 2012, the National Trust of Australia (NSW) added seven new National Living Treasures. They were announced, amid controversy, on 4 March 2012. 32. Peter Garrett, politician, former singer and Current list The list, in alphabetical order, stands as follows: social activist 1. Phillip Adams, humanist, social commentator 33. Jennie George, ACTU trade union leader, 2. Faith Bandler, academic, activist and advocate politician for Indigenous Australians and South Sea 34. Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Indigenous Islander people Australian tennis player 3. Marie Bashir, Governor of New South Wales, 35. Shane Gould, Olympic swimmer professor 36. Germaine Greer, writer, social activist 4. John Bell, actor 37. Catherine Hamlin, physician 5. Geoffrey Blainey, professor, historian 38. Rolf Harris, entertainer 6. Raelene Boyle, Olympic runner, sports 39. John Hatton, independent NSW politician commentator 40. Hazel Hawke, social activist, ex-wife of Bob 7. Sir Jack Brabham, world champion Formula Hawke, former Prime Minister of Australia One driver 41. Basil Hetzel, medical researcher, public health 8. Father Frank Brennan, social commentator advocate 9. Senator Bob Brown, politician, Australian 42. The Rt Revd Peter Hollingworth, former Greens activist Governor-General of Australia 10. Julian Burnside, barrister, refugee rights 43. Gabi Hollows, social activist, philanthropist advocate, author 44. Janet Holmes Court, business leader, 11. Don Burrows, musician philanthropist 12. Dr Harry Butler, naturalist and conservationist 45. John Howard, politician, former Prime 13. The Reverend Tim Costello, social activist, Minister of Australia commentator 46. Robert Hughes, art critic, author 14. The Reverend Bill Crews, social activist 47. Barry Humphries, entertainer 15. Russell Crowe, actor 48. Barry Jones, former politician, author, 16. Bart Cummings, racehorse trainer polymath 17. Betty Cuthbert, Olympic runner 49. Caroline Jones, television personality, social 18. Judy Davis, actress commentator 19. Sir William Deane, former High Court judge 50. Paul Keating, former Prime Minister of and former Governor-General of Australia Australia 20. Ernie Dingo, Indigenous Australian television 51. Thomas Keneally, writer personality 52. Cheryl Kernot, former politician 21. Mick Dodson, Indigenous Australian leader 53. Nicole Kidman, actress 22. Pat Dodson, Indigenous Australian 54. Ian Kiernan, businessman, social activist activist/leader 55. Justice Michael Kirby, lawyer, judge, social 23. Peter Doherty, immunologist, professor, commentator Nobel Prize winner 56. Dame Leonie Kramer, academic, 24. Ted Egan, musician, activist, administrator businesswoman 25. Herb Elliott, Olympic runner 57. Karl Kruszelnicki, scientist, author, media 26. John Farnham, entertainer personality 27. Dawn Fraser, Olympic swimmer, former 58. John Landy, Olympic athlete, former politician Governor of Victoria 28. Malcolm Fraser, former Prime Minister of 59. Rod Laver, tennis player, businessman Australia 60. Michael Leunig, cartoonist, social 29. Professor Ian Frazer, scientist commentator 30. Cathy Freeman, Indigenous Australian 61. Ted Mack, politician, social commentator sportsperson, Olympic runner 62. David Malouf, novelist 31. Margaret Fulton, writer, food expert 63. Colleen McCullough, author, writer

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Garry McDonald, actor Walter Mikac, survivors' advocate Kylie Minogue, singer, actress Jack Mundey, trade union leader Graeme Murphy, dancer, choreographer Les A Murray, poet John Newcombe, tennis player, television commentator Olivia Newton-John, singer, actress Greg Norman, golfer, businessman Sir Gustav Nossal, scientist, administrator Lowitja O'Donoghue, Indigenous Australian leader Pat O'Shane, magistrate, Indigenous Australian leader Clive Palmer, mining magnate Mary Paton, founder of the Nursing Mothers' Association Noel Pearson, Indigenous Australian leader Kieren Perkins, Olympic swimmer, television commentator Pat Rafter, tennis player Henry Reynolds, historian Ken Rosewall, tennis player Peter Sculthorpe, musician, composer Dick Smith, businessman, social commentator Fiona Stanley, physician Richard Tognetti, violinist and conductor Tom Uren, former politician Anthony Warlow, singer Gai Waterhouse, racehorse trainer Steve Waugh, cricketer Gough Whitlam, former Prime Minister of Australia Robyn Williams, science broadcaster David Williamson, playwright Tim Winton, novelist Fiona Wood, physician Roger Woodward, pianist John Yu, medical doctor Galarrwuy Yunupingu, Indigenous Australian leader

Deceased (formerly listed) Betty Archdale, cricketer, educator (d. 2000) Nancy Bird Walton, aviator (d. 2009) Arthur Boyd, artist (d. 1999) Sir Don Bradman, cricketer (d. 2001) Ruth Cracknell, actress (d. 2002) Sir Roden Cutler, World War II hero, Governor of New South Wales (d. 2002) Don Dunstan, politician, Premier of South Australia, social commentator (d. 1999) Slim Dusty, singer, entertainer (d. 2003) Donald Horne, academic, writer, author of The Lucky Country (d. 2005) Elizabeth Jolley, author (d. 2007) Jimmy Little, Indigenous Australian singer, (d. 2012) Edward (Ted) Matthews, World War I soldier and last Gallipoli survivor (d. 1997) Judith Wright McKinney, poet (d. 2000) Sir Mark Oliphant, physicist, Governor of South Australia (d. 2000) Margaret Olley, artist (d. 2011) Charles Perkins, Indigenous Australian leader (d. 2000) Mum (Shirl) Smith, Aboriginal Australian activist (d. 1998) Dame Joan Sutherland, opera singer (d. 2010) Mavis Taylor, humanitarian (d. 2007) The Rev Sir Alan Walker, social commentator/activist (d. 2003) Morris West, author (d. 1999) Margaret Whitlam, social activist, wife of Gough Whitlam (d. 2012) R. M. Williams, businessman (d. 2003) Living (formerly listed) Marcus Einfeld, "disgraced former judge" (Taken from Wikipedia)